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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mariam Abacha" <m_abacha2000@msn.com>
Reply-To: uae6@myway.com
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:08:41 +0000
Subject: Attn: Ms. Krueg


Thanks for your email. The charges for sending the fund elsewhere would be deducted from the principal amount to be transferred. This is no problem at all considering the less stringent tax policies of most european banks. After clearing the fund, you should seek professional advise on fund transfer and tax matters. This will not be a problem.  My son's number I gave to you still receives foreign calls. I wonder why you have not been able to get through. Like I told you earlier on, you do not have to add any other digit to the one already supplied to you. I confirm the number once again the way you should dial: +234-8027-6641-96. He told me that a friend of his called him from London today on this particular number. You did not make any mention of my complain about the phone number you supplied (49 171-5173418). My son, mohammed told me that he tried calling you, but could not get through to you on the phone number you supplied. the Fax number went through and a man picked it up. This makes me feel uncomfortable. So far, you have not dealt with the issue raised on my previous correspondence to you on whether the phone and fax numbers where accessed by other people. Please clear these areas for my understanding because I do not need a third party involvement on your part for security reasons.


The good news is that the change of Ownership document applied for on your behalf have been approved. We will receive the certificate by monday morning, and immediately forward to you. Along with other vital documents relating to the deposit which i have in my possession. The newly approved document(Change of ownership certificate) empowers you to legally lay claim on the deposit. I appreciate all your time and effort so far, but please clarify me on the issues raised above. Please, for the sake of time, provide another phone number with which to reach you.

Regards,
 
Mariam

 



 


From:  Hilma Krueg <krueg_hilma67@mozartmail.info>
Reply-To:  krueg_hilma67@mozartmail.info
To:  m_abacha2000@msn.com
Subject:  Re:{Spam?} RE: Dear Ms. Krueg
Date:  Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:00:33 +0100
>
>Thank you so much for your outstanding reply.
>
>Just for you only, I supply now my position. I am employed as a flower arranger. It is a not easy work and I do not earn much, so perhaps you can figure out why I am sometimes unconfident as your lovely scheme sounds so perfect.
>
>Kindly courier me all the proofs relating to your wonderful scheme. Please can you post them to me at my new address:
>
>Ms Hilma Krueg
>Zimgrund 19
>Sonnenberg
>56367
>Germany
>
>To make faster communication, you may like to call me at +49 171-5173418. It is the new phone at my lodgings. The fax at my job is +49-172-2439577. Additionally I include for good understanding my identity document for your reference.
>
>Is this personal data of use to you? I wish to know you better. Please inform me: what sort of qualifications have you obtained? In addition, what do you prefer to drink?
>
>Long ago my godmother told me: Water does not run under a lying stone.
>
>Please do not disappoint me. I will expect your answer.
>
>best regards,
>
>Hilma
>
>A power beyond measure requires a protector without equal. http://www.ppmusic.com/music/comp09.htm
>
>--Attachment: drivinglicence-scan.jpg/MIME/BASE 64--
>*Attachment removed by Qmail server*
>No attachments are permitted to be sent from mozartmail.com. This is to prevent potential abuse and the spread of computer viruses and trojans.


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